I should be grateful for advice on noise from the rear end (no pun intended!!). When in drive or coasting the noise sounds like dry bearings, but they have all been checked and ok. My local mechanic says the axle is on its way out. Is this serious, can be ignored or expensive? 112,000 miles done.

- (#2999) Phil, 19 May 02

If wheel bearings are OK, and oil level is OK then yes, diff could be on the way out. Best to pull each axle shaft and check the bearings properly. not hard to change with access to a press. If it is the diff,might be another 100,000 before it causes any real problems...

- (#3002) david miller, 19 May 02